definition of
[beset]

[1] #1 beset v. [harass, hassle, harry, chivy, chivvy, chevy, chevvy, plague, molest, provoke] annoy continually or chronically; "He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked"; "This man harasses his female co-workers". wn

[2] #2 beset v. [set upon] assail or attack on all sides: "The zebra was beset by leopards". wn

[3] #3 beset v. [encrust, incrust] decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems). wn